In discharge planning for a left-radical mastectomy patient, the nurse informs the client about actions that may increase lymphedema. Which of the following is most likely to increase symptoms?
A) Wearing gloves for gardening
B) Carrying in heavy groceries
C) Wearing dresses with elasticized sleeves
D) Driving to and from work every day
C
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Because of the effects of estrogen during the first 14 days of a woman's menstrual cycle, a woman is at higher risk for what?
A) Emotional outbursts B) Broken bones C) Pregnancy D) Infection
A client presents with curly hair and blue eyes. These findings are consistent with:
a. phenotype. b. genotype. c. dominant alleles. d. recessive traits.
A patient is admitted with a purple rash on her eyelids and a slightly red rash on her face and neck. The patient tells the nurse that her muscles "hurt" and she fatigues easily
The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which condition? 1. Mitochondrial myopathy 2. Polymyositis 3. Dermatomyositis 4. Inclusion body myositis
A tearful patient at the mental health center says, "I should be dead." What is the most important first task for the nurse in assessing this patient?
a. Ascertain the lethality of the suicide plan. b. Establish a rapport with the patient. c. Determine the risk factors for suicide. d. Encourage expression of feelings.